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August 27, 2007
Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers released the following statement in response to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' resignation:

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August 25, 2007
Image removed.Former Senator Max Cleland of Georgia delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning.
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August 24, 2007
Gen. Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Los Angeles Times, "Pace likely to call to cut troop levels across Iraq"

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August 24, 2007
US Tasked to Scan Millions of Containers

Jim Abrams, Associated Press - Auguest 23, 2007

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August 23, 2007
In today's National Intelligence Estimate, the American people were presented with yet more evidence that the Iraqi government has failed to take the necessary steps to reach political reconciliation.
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August 23, 2007
"It appears to me...there is some progress being made."

-- President Bush, August 21, 2007

Today, the National Intelligence Council released an unclassified summary of the most recent National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq. The report paints a grim picture of the political and security situation in Iraq and is at odds with the President's assessment.

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August 23, 2007
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in response to a new National Intelligence Estimate on Iraq:

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August 23, 2007
Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement on the new National Intelligence Estimate which shows little to no progress and cast doubt on the Iraqi government's ability to improve conditions in Iraq. Emanuel's statement is below:

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August 23, 2007
From the Budget Committee:

Spratt Statement on CBO Summer Budget Outlook

WASHINGTON -- House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) issued the following statement in reaction to the release today of the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO's) "The Budget and Economic Outlook: An Update."

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August 23, 2007
Image removed.The Gavel welcomes Rep.